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    Broken Oven Baking » Recipes » Breakfast

    Easy Homemade Belgian Waffles

    Published: Feb 13, 2023 by Kayla Burton · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Homemade Belgian Waffles are surprisingly easy to make in less than 30 minutes and they're such a comforting, tasty breakfast. Simple and sweet, you can top these with whatever your heart desires! Once you try these waffles from scratch, you will always want to choose them instead of buying frozen waffles from the grocery store!

    Pouring maple syrup on top of a stack of waffles.

    Are you more of a pancake or waffle person? I'm usually reaching for the waffles! They're one of my favorite sweet breakfast foods. In college, our food hall had "Waffle Wednesdays" that I could never miss, and I'd always bring my own chocolate chips to top them with! However, if you consider yourself more of a pancake person, try my Cinnamon Honey Pancake recipe!

    Plus, Leslie Knope loves sweet Belgian waffles and you can't celebrate Galentine's Day on February 13th without them! They're definitely acceptable for dinner on this holiday (and any other day, if you ask me)!

    These easy Belgian waffles are so quick to make and the topping options are endless! What more could you ask for in a breakfast dessert? I knew I had to make my own version, and I must say, these are the best homemade waffles I have ever had!

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How to Make Belgian Waffles
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storage
    • More Recipes You'll Love
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • The Belgian waffle batter recipe only uses 10 ingredients, most of which are pantry staples.
    • All you'll need is a bowl and a waffle iron to make this fluffy Belgian waffle recipe.
    • From start to finish, you'll have perfect waffles in about 20 minutes!
    • The topping choices are endless! I love spreading Biscoff cookie butter, Trader Joe's lemon curd, and Bonne Maman's raspberry jam onto different sections of the warm waffle!
    • You can store them in the freezer to always have frozen waffles on hand!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make fluffy Belgian waffles from scratch.
    • Baking powder and baking soda create extra fluffy waffles.
    • Milk and sour cream add richness to the batter. I recommend using whole fat for both of these ingredients.
    • Vegetable oil is used to keep the waffles nice and moist.
    • Vanilla extract is the main flavoring. 

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Add your favorite toppings to these sweet waffles. Try different fruits, maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, cookie butter, lemon curd, jam, chocolate chips, etc!
    • For homemade chocolate chip waffles, fold mini chocolate chips (measure with your heart) into the batter along with the dry ingredients.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    How to Make Belgian Waffles

    Whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

    Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt.

    Whisking an egg, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

    Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the egg, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract together. 

    Whisking waffle batter in a bowl.

    Step 3: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. It's okay if there are some clumps in it!

    Waffle batter in a greased waffle maker.

    Step 4: Cook the batter in a greased, preheated waffle maker until golden and crisp on the edges.

    Expert Baking Tips

    1. Preheat your waffle maker while you whip up the batter so it's ready to go right away!
    2. Don't overfill your waffle maker or it will overflow and create quite a mess.
    3. If you are making a lot of waffles, you can keep them warm in the oven on a sheet pan while you cook the rest of the batter. Set your oven to "keep warm" or its lowest temperature.

    Recipe FAQs

    What's the difference between Belgian waffles and regular waffles?

    Belgian waffles are typically thicker with deeper pockets and lighter and crisper than traditional waffles.

    Which waffle maker should I get?

    There are lots of great waffle makers in the market! I recommend finding one that is heavy and has either cast iron or non-stick grates.

    Why are my waffles sticking to the iron?

    This is likely because the iron wasn't greased enough before the batter was poured in. Waffle makers are tricky because you have to make sure they're greased well and deep in the crevices!

    A stack of Belgian waffles with a bite taken out of them.

    Storage

    Room Temperature

    Homemade waffles are best served right away, but can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days.

    Refrigerator

    Store in the refrigerator for up 3 days.

    Freezing Instructions

    Make these waffles ahead of time! Store cooled waffles in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Place directly in a toaster to reheat. If the waffles are too big for your toaster, I recommend breaking them up before freezing them.

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    Pouring maple syrup on top of a stack of waffles.

    Easy Homemade Belgian Waffles

    Kayla Burton
    These fluffy homemade waffles are easy to make in less than 30 minutes! They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even the occasional dinner!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 waffles
    Calories 614 kcal

    Equipment

    • Waffle maker
    • Mixing bowls
    • Measuring spoons
    • Scale/measuring cups
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream room temperature
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the waffle maker to medium/low.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the egg, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the flour streaks disappear.
    • Grease the waffle maker with butter or cooking spray, pour ~½ the batter into the waffle maker, and cook until golden.
    • Serve with your favorite toppings!

    Notes

    Servings: Depending on waffle maker size, the number of waffles may vary.
    Keep Warm: If you're doubling or tripling the recipe, I recommend keeping the waffles in a warm oven while the rest of the batter cooks.
    Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the refrigerator for 3 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.
    Nutrition: The provided nutrition information is an estimate, the calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 734mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Elaine says

      February 14, 2023 at 12:33 am

      5 stars
      Hi, that looks like such a great recipe!
      Can I swap the sour cream out for Greek yogurt?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Kayla Burton says

        February 14, 2023 at 6:52 am

        Thank you, Elaine! I haven't tried them with this substitution but I think plain Greek yogurt should work just as well 🙂 I'd love to hear how they turn out if you try it!

        Reply
    2. Chris says

      July 18, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      I'm usually a savory breakfast kinda guy, but after trying these waffles I have found my sweet breakfast of choice! The waffles are nice and fluffy. You need to taste them to experience this texture! I love topping them with cookie butter and lemon curd. Perfect for a Sunday morning!

      Reply
      • Kayla says

        July 24, 2020 at 7:23 am

        Hi Chris, I'm glad these waffles have made it as your sweet breakfast choice! Cookie butter and lemon curd are delicious toppings for them!

        Reply

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